7th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum

The microgrid opportunity around the world continues to grow significantly. One recent report forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the market of 12% between 2016-2022, while a second projects it to reach $35 billion by 2025 with a stunning 20.7% CAGR. The reasons for this include the falling costs of solar energy, advances in energy storage, the drive to mitigate climate change, and the cost savings associated with minimising fossil fuels in remote generation systems. In addition, microgrids will play a central role in bringing electrification to rural and developing regions in which access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is a high priority.

The 7th edition of the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum, September 11-13, 2018 in London, focuses on microgrid advances, case studies and applications in EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The emphasis is on maximizing the effective use of renewable and distributed energy resources, refining the positive business model for a range of microgrid deployments, and sharing real-world case studies in both grid-tied and off-grid/remote environments. The event will focus on:

Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation

Refining the business case for off-grid, remote, and island microgrids

Solar + storage advances

Project financing and investor perspectives

Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems

Advanced battery, fuel cell, and flow battery technologies

Microgrid power control, management, and integration

Integrating distributed renewable energy resources into the grid

Effective project evaluation, implementation, and management

Regulatory and public policy advances

Standards and interoperability issues

Market drivers and opportunities worldwide

and more

ARE is a supporting association of the Forum.

Call for speakers:

Industry professionals who are interested in speaking at the event are encouraged to submit a proposal to info@microgridinnovation.com by Friday, May 25, 2018.